#42a057 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a057 is composed of 25.9% red, 62.7% green and 34.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 45.6% yellow and 37.3% black. It has a hue angle of 133.4 degrees, a saturation of 41.6% and a lightness of 44.3%. #42a057 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffae with #004100. Closest websafe color is: #339966.

    • R 26
    • G 63
    • B 34
    RGB color chart
    • C 59
    • M 0
    • Y 46
    • K 37
    CMYK color chart

#42a057 color description : Dark moderate lime green.

#42a057 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a057 has RGB values of R:66, G:160, B:87 and CMYK values of C:0.59, M:0, Y:0.46, K:0.37. Its decimal value is 4366423.

Hex triplet 42a057 #42a057
RGB Decimal 66, 160, 87 rgb(66,160,87)
RGB Percent 25.9, 62.7, 34.1 rgb(25.9%,62.7%,34.1%)
CMYK 59, 0, 46, 37
HSL 133.4°, 41.6, 44.3 hsl(133.4,41.6%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 133.4°, 58.8, 62.7
Web Safe 339966 #339966
CIE-LAB 58.962, -43.981, 29.877
XYZ 16.537, 26.987, 13.354
xyY 0.291, 0.474, 26.987
CIE-LCH 58.962, 53.169, 145.811
CIE-LUV 58.962, -41.756, 44.506
Hunter-Lab 51.949, -34.088, 21.123
Binary 01000010, 10100000, 01010111

Color Schemes with #42a057

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Alternatives to #42a057

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#42a057 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a057

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a057;}
.background {background-color:#42a057;}
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Shades and Tints of #42a057

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #030704 is the darkest color, while #f8fcf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a057

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d756f is the less saturated color, while #05dd35 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a057 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #7c7c7c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #708375 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a19359 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #af8d67 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #629ca7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7e9858 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #879461 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #569d8a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population